How do I get the latest firmware for embedded devices when running custom roms?
I suspect that there are some problems in the gps which may be fixed by a firmware update.
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Went back to 4.0.3 stock rom and phone did an auto software update to stock 4.0.4 rom UK branded 27/07/2012 firmware.
ecmm brick bug app shows - no.sane chip and chainfire's got a brick app shows - unknown but not one of the reported chips with bug.
I am crapping it as have had a brick with leaked lpq5 firmware.
All I want to do is use the temporary cwm method to flash superuser and install titanium backup and all my apps.
Can anyone advise if what I suggest will be safe?
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fs1023
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fs1023 said:
Went back to 4.0.3 stock rom and phone did an auto software update to stock 4.0.4 rom UK branded 27/07/2012 firmware.
ecmm brick bug app shows - no.sane chip and chainfire's got a brick app shows - unknown but not one of the reported chips with bug.
I am crapping it as have had a brick with leaked lpq5 firmware.
All I want to do is use the temporary cwm method to flash superuser and install titanium backup and all my apps.
Can anyone advise if what I suggest will be safe?
Regards
fs1023
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If you want to root your device using temporary cwm etc check here
If you want to mess with your phone and will probably be wiping your device, flashing ROM etc, I will advice you to flash a custom kernel first e.g Siyah, Speedmod, N.E.A.K etc
If you fail to follow this advise, you might end up with a hard-bricked device
Went back to 4.0.3 stock rom and phone did an auto software update to stock 4.0.4 rom UK branded 27/07/2012.
ecmm brick bug app shows - no.sane chip and chainfire's got a brick app shows - unknown but not one of the reported chips with bug.
I am crapping it as have had a brick with leaked lpq5 firmware.
All I want to do is use the temporary cwm method to flash superuser and install titanium backup and all my apps.
Can anyone advise if what I suggest will be safe?
Regards
fs1023
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You can flash the latest siyah kernel because that's safe from brick bug kernel (3.5.2+) or if your that worried just go back to 4.0.3
EDIT: Do not use temporary cwm on 4.0.4!
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My question is when the official update is released by Samsung would it be wise to do a factory reset? I hear with people flashing their phones with the latest roms leaked who encounter problems being told to factory wipe/Reset. All I have done is flashed the latest firmware when it gets released by Sam mobile. So would it be wise for me to do so or not and why do others who flash their phones with latest roms do so?
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U dont hav to do a factory reset when flashing an official firmware only do it when u r flashing a custom rom
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Cool cheers. Actually I should still get the OTA update even though I've flashed my own none carrier firmware shouldn't I? It's not going to not work for whatever reason and I'm left wondering where my update is?!
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If it's an official firmware from Samsung, you should get OTA updates. Even if it's not the firmware your S3 has been delivered with.
Hello guys
How are you doing?
I hope everyone is doing well.
I have Samsung Galaxy S III international GT-I9300 running ROM with BB version of I9300XXLFB.
Samsung has released JB updates to almost all Levant region countries except for the LF3 CSC (KSA version). I don't know why Samsung is so lazy in terms of their system updates and customer service.
Anyway, I decided to manually update to JB of another Levant country (UAE).
When I had my device rooted before, the device status changed from "Normal" to "Modified", even after unrooting and flashing the stock ROM. I needed to fully go to stock by wiping my data and using TriangleAway in order to reset it back to normal. My device now is unrooted and running stock ROM and having the device status in "Normal" mode.
My question is: if I flash the ROM using Odin and choose "F. Reset Time" in it, will the device status change to "modified"? Will that affect automatic OTA future updates?
Depends if your flashing a Samsung ROM or unofficial kernel etc
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Depends if your flashing a Samsung ROM or unofficial kernel etc
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Yes, it is an official stock JB ROM by Samsung but for another country. It is a ROM provided by SamMobile.com, and it supports Kies.
Then it should be fine buddy
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Thanks buddy
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Hello, I would like to ask something.
I knew that recently Samsung has released 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy SIII International Version. The 4.3 update hasn't reach my country yet. I would like to know is it possible for me to flash another country's official frimware? Is there any negative effects?
Meanwhile, if I flash the latest stock rom back to my phone, will it be unrooted?
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Yes, you can flash a rom from another country -which includes a modem for another country. If the modem is unsuitable you will lose signal strength or even all connection.
Of course if you flash an unrooted stock rom then your phone will be unrooted, that's the whole point.
Unless you are confident in flashing modems and kernels I would not advise using 4.3 yet -it isn't reliable unless you can replace both.
Thanks for the quick reply
In that case, is it possible to flash just the ROM without the modem/baseband? (SamMobile ROMs come with seperate PDA, Modem)
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If your current baseband is EMGx or later then yes, you can flash just the rom.
Alright.
Thanks for your help
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